PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES

• To give an all rounded and robust training to students who possess the abilities to accelerate their music studies.

• To give more opportunities to students to perform in public and to work together with students of similar talent to gain more exposure and experience in music performance.

• To prepare students to accomplish 2 ABRSM grades in a year.

• To give students a good and proper foundation for more serious music learning in the future.

PROGRAMME MODULES

• Instrumental training

Students will get weekly individual coaching in their instruments on a one to one basis. Syllabus of each grade is to be completed in half a year. Parents are encouraged to be present during the lesson time to understand the contents of each lesson. At least 1 - 2 hours (depends on the grades) of instrumental practice at home each day is strongly encouraged, in order for the child to benefit fully from this programme.

• Aural & Musicianship training

A weekly group lesson is given to students of each level to develop their skills in aural & musicianship. This is important as it provides the software needed in the training of a fine musician. A musician’s performance relies on the inner hearing and understanding of music to project and interpret well. ABRSM requires students to have good abilities in this area to achieve distinctions in its examinations. 

• Masterclass

Attending a monthly masterclass is compulsory for every student in SMART programme. Each student is required to play 2 pieces of his/her current repertoire. This aims to further prepare the mind and techniques for performances or examinations in the future.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Every student has to go through an audition in Seimpi School of Music to qualify to enter SMART programme. Students are required to : Play TWO pieces of music from different genres.

**Seimpi School of Music holds the right to reject an application. Students who do not meet the entry requirement will be given an opportunity to try again. Audition fees for non-Seimpi School of Music students: $30

Students who fail to meet the expectations of this programme will not be allowed to take the ABRSM graded examination according to the schedule as planned in SMART programme.